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Khaki Drab

Humbrol

Base · #554D3E

Opaque acrylicHumbrol Enamel

Khaki Drab sits in the brown family: dark in tone, muted in saturation, warm in cast. This is a common color; 3 other brands cover it, the nearest being Vallejo German Tank Crew at 88 percent. For modelling, drop to Satin Brown in the recesses and step up to Satin Dark Grey on the edges, both Humbrol paints. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.

Cross-brand results

Closest equivalents

The closest cross-brand match is Vallejo German Tank Crew at 88% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.

How to read the score

90+Close

80sUsable

<70Mix

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About this color

Color profile

Familybrown
Lightnessdark
Saturationmuted
Undertonewarm

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Pairs well with

Try any paint in the scheme tool

Match difficulty

Common color
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 3 other brands with a same-finish match.

Where painters use it

leather, wood and earth
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Khaki Drab?

The closest same-finish match is Vallejo German Tank Crew at 88% color similarity.

What color is Khaki Drab?

Khaki Drab is a dark muted brown with a warm undertone (hex #554D3E).

What do I highlight and shade Khaki Drab with?

Highlight Khaki Drab toward Satin Dark Grey and shade it down into Satin Brown, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.

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